Emma (23) searched for her wedding dress on the internet and eventually found one she liked with a £1,500 price tag.

But Emma decided to hold back and see what else she could find. And her decision paid off when she found the same dress while searching on eBay. Emma quickly put in a bid of £2.50 for it.

After a nervous wait she got an e-mail back confirming she'd won her dress.

She said: "I got an e-mail back from a man in China who said he would make my dress for me and asked for all my measurements. I thought if the dress didn't arrive within six weeks I would have enough time to get another."

After hearing nothing for the next five weeks Emma was getting a bit nervous but then she received an e-mail confirming her ivory satin beaded dress was on its way.

Emma, of Russet Way, added: "The dress arrived in a Parcel Force van. It was folded up nicely and neatly and it was an absolutely perfect fit. People just couldn't believe it when I told them I'd bought it for £2.50."

Emma and partner Paul Worthington (31) tied the knot at Asfordby's All Saints Church on July 19 with the reception held at Melton's Market Tavern.

Emma, who also bought a petticoat off eBay for £4.50 and a three-tier £70 Marks and Spencer wedding cake, said: "It was a brilliant day and everyone enjoyed it. We're hoping to go on a family holiday to Disneyland later this year or next."